San Lorenzo Valley High
7105 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018-9718
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
65.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 34.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 431/1,596 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 442/1,596 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 578 |
| Low-Income Students | 120 (20.8%) |
| English Learners | 11 (1.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.9 points from last year and fell 9.5 points over the full period. Math fell 4.2 points from last year and fell 7.3 points over the full period.
•Math -7.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
65.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 15%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
34.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does San Lorenzo Valley High rank in California?
San Lorenzo Valley High ranks No. 431 of 1,596 in reading and No. 442 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does San Lorenzo Valley High compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
San Lorenzo Valley High is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
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